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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.57, 14,216.37 and 2,552.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.57, 14,216.37 and 2,552.07 is: 3,828.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.57 : 14,216.37 = 2,552.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.57/14,216.37 = 2,552.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.57x = 14,216.37 × 2,552.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.57x = 36,281,171.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,281,171.39/9,477.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.11

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